Carasau Ristorante

The food was average, but it took over 40 minutes to arrive, despite there being only one table inside and one outside during Monday lunch. The server was inattentive, and there were long gaps between any service. Both soup orders came out at room temperature, and when we asked to have them reheated, the server replied, ‘It’s not cold, just not hot enough.’ Overall, you don’t feel welcomed. Even though they put up signs directing people to the back alley and promote on Yelp, the staff doesn’t seem prepared to work. We won’t be returning.

By far the best food and wine I’ve had on my trip to LA. Beautiful ambience and fantastic service as well. Definitely recommend for an authentic Italian meal

What an incredible experience!! Came to Carasau on a Saturday night and did the tasting menu plus wine pairing. First of all, the restaurant has free, allocated parking spots, which made it super convenient! The crispy Sardinian bread was amazing. My favorite dishes were the Ravioli, Fregola di Mare, and Branzino! The Chef Vincenzo came to greet us and was so kind and told us al about the history of the restaurant. The wine pairing was the cherry on top! Chef Vincenzo also prepared us a surprise ravioli dish which was amazing. You can't miss the spot if you are dining in Culver City! This is also the only Sardinian restaurant in Los Angeles! Definitely will be coming back here soon !!

Ate here during a very short trip to LA. Fantastic food in a relaxed atmosphere. I had the Sardinian Ravioli. It was wonderful, unique, complex taste. One of the best restaurant meals I've had in a long time.

Beautiful Sardinian, Italian restaurant. The Calamari and Beef Carpaccio made for great appetizers. Definitely worth trying the Montanara pizza. 🍕 The crust was amazing came out hot and taste like freshly made pizza. I am not disappointed. Look forward to coming back and trying other dishes on the menu.

Off the beaten path but worth a visit. Solid service, great food, and a pleasing ambiance. The focaccia is BANANAS. A must order. I loved the Bianca 4 Formaggi pizza and thought the Proscutto & Funghi pizza was just okay. Favorite pastas were the Saffron Ravioli and the Fregola Mediterranean. We also shared a lovely bottle of wine recommended by our server. It bears repeating...the thing I'm still thinking about is the focaccia!

Friendly staff, great service and good italian food

Went during restaurant week with a friend. We sat outside and shared appetizers (Fregola Vegetarian Salad and bruschetta), two pasta dishes (Fregola Mediterranean and the Raviolo allo Zafferano), and two deserts (Panna Cotta and Tiramisu). Everything was excellent. The recommended drinks and wines were great. The place was busy, so service was a little slow but worth the wait. And there’s free parking!

Incredible neighborhood spot. I went here two nights in a row because they are dog friendly and the food is delicious. Vincenzo, who owns the place, is so kind as is his nephew, Nicolo who is a server there. The service and hospitality is so warm. You really feel like you're in a family run restaurant in Sardinia. The wine list is reasonably priced with very good wines and the descriptions of the wines are so helpful. The servers are majority Italian and really know how to give excellent wine recommendations and are incredibly attentive and helpful. And they're not just "dogs allowed" but actually dog FRIENDLY. They were so sweet to my puppy and Vincenzo told us how much he loves dogs and even showed us photos of his super cute late pup. The baby octopus and fritto misto are great appetizers. Of the pastas, all three I've tried are hits. My friend described the culurgiones special with mushrooms and truffles, which I ordered both times, as "life changing." I agree wholeheartedly. I'm not usually a fan of bay scallops because they tend to be overcooked and fishy but the lemon fettuccine saffron cream with bay scallops is to die for. The scallops are perfectly cooked and the sauce is divine. The pastas appear to be handmade as they have that nice bite that only handmade pasta does. Similarly, the Malloreddus was perfectly cooked to be dense and chewy and the pork sausage tomato sauce was delicious. Sadly, they were out of the pork chop when I went but the ribeye was perfectly medium rare and came with deliciously fresh and well seasoned vegetables. The second I took a bite of the Margherita pizza (with added burrata) I was transported to Italy. I don't remember the last time I had a pizza in LA that tasted so distinctly like real Italian pizza. Their desserts, including the Sardinian specialty seadas are a perfect end to the meal. All of the portion sizes are very reasonable to share or to have individually. By the end of the meal we were so full, but kept eating because it was so delicious. OH and there's a FREE parking lot. I parked at the culver steps which is a very short walk but next time I will try their parking lot. If you are looking for a warm environment with excellent food and wine at a reasonable price, this is your spot. I live only minutes away and I'm so glad I tried this place, I will be back, likely very soon!!

This place is amazing! Maria was our server and she did a great job explaining the specials and the differences in what we might think is traditional as opposed to the dishes that were originated in the owners island in Italy. I had lasagna and it's some of the best I've ever had! I would definitely come back to this place as often as possible, and would highly recommend it to everyone!

Wow, talk about a hidden gem. This place is so off beaten track. It is nestled between a theatre and a movie studio. Before we talk food, the place is very quaint. Not very flashy but cozy. The service is friendly and knowledgeable and happily assist you if asked. I have only experienced this place twice and both times were memorable. The menu is mostly seafood but like most seafood restaurants, they have a selection of chicken and beef. They also have excellent pizza. Their wine list is impeccable I recently purchased wines from wineries that I tasted first here. You can't go wrong here. I spent about 3 hours here with my best friend sipping, chatting and experiencing Italian seafood in a great setting.

Again a pleasant Sunday Sardinian for an early meal at Carasau. At 4 PM we enjoyed the small plate menu and finished with a delicious dessert. Service was quick and the there were no other diners in the restaurant when we arrived so it was quiet.

Came for a weekday dinner. Free adjacent lot parking. Got the Miata salad, calamari, Malloredus, Branzino, and Tiramisu. The Miata salad was good, enjoyed it. The calamari was really, the best dish. The Malloredus was not good, the pasta was too hard. The seabass was better than most place, but it's also $47. The tiramisu was good, but too sweet. Overall, really enjoyed the dinner. Great restaurant for a romantic date.

Love love love Carasau! I obviously love coming here since I've done multiple reviews. Everything about this place is fantastic- the food, the service, the decor, the atmosphere. LOVE! They serve authentic Sardinian Pearl pasta that is so unique and delicious. The wine list is also all from Sardinia. Thank you again for having us!

Beyond Amazing! Great outdoor seating in a super convenient location. They have free customer parking as well. Great service with a discussion of the menu. We went with the pesto Ravs and eggplant parm to start. I had the Bottarga for a main. Absolutely fantastic. Come and enjoy

Our first time eating Sardinian cuisine. There were 4 of us in our party. We had the pepperoni pizza which was delicious! We had the fregoli salad with beets which was very refreshing. The black squid ink pasta was more on the salty side and I wish the branzino was served deboned. We ordered bottles of their Sardinian Chardonnay and red and both were surprisingly great! Our server was very attentive and the hostess was very pleasant. We are planning on coming back here again to try more of their pizzas and wines.

This is a Sardinian restaurant that definitely has its charms. The interior is cute and quaint and takes you to the Sardinian island of Italy. Staff were kind and friendly, and highly knowledgeable of the menu. The food was tasty and satisfying. This was my first time having Sardinian food and I was surprised by how the flavors were different than what I'd expect from an Italian restaurant. The fish was cooked to perfection and seasoned well, all throughout the dish. The veggies that came with it were also seasoned and cooked well. The shrimp linguine had a lot of spices that intrigued the palette. I would come back and try more dishes.

This was a really knockout experience start to finish if you're a fan of authentic regional Italian food and wine; in this case the traditional Sardinian variety. I tried the Culurgiones (a legendary pasta filled with potato and mint, served in a simple tomato sauce and pecorino - see photo) and host Vincenzo brought me a sample of the Malloreddus alla Campidanese (a hearty 'gnocchi' type pasta with sausage) - which were both superb. For the full 'take me to Sardinia' experience, I also tried the Seados dessert - a crispy, fried sweet pastry (again, delicious) which was the perfect accompaniment to an espresso. Enjoying this knockout meal whilst sitting on an outside patio with the sun shining through the trees was pretty magical, and I appreciate how while the restaurant is very central to downtown Culver City, it's also tucked away on a side street that makes it a more peaceful oasis and 'IYKYK' kinda secret spot. Highly recommended.

A New Pasta Bar in town! You can mix-n-match your pasta and sauces! You'll be attracted by their outdoor seating and the navy-blue theme of their restaurant. Grab a menu and order up along the fresh-pasta-making station. It's open seating indoor or outdoor, and your meal will be served to you. Staff are friendly and will bring additional cheese to top your pastas. I'v tried the calamari appetizer. This was well-battered on the mix-seafood. Fresh seafood was used, and batter was light yet crispy. The sauce was the highlight for the calamari. I've ordered pasta -- tossed in alfredo sauce with meatballs, and another pasta -- tossed in funghi sauce with burrata. Fresh pasta was amazing! You'll find each bite was wrapped in its sauce. Both sauces were spiced and textured for the pasta. I was expecting Italian meatball (larger size), but it was appreciated for the fresh-made meatballs.

Very nice server. Ambience pretty good. Parking through the white gate was free. I liked the lasagna and the ravioli but I think the lasagna was better and I'd recommend that over the ravioli. The ravioli I got was the cheese one with white sauce (so not the pesto or red sauce ravioli). The lasagna was really good to me cause the texture was perfect. I like how you could cut into it and it doesn't fall apart. It was perfectly cooked. I'd say the marinara sauce for it was little too sweet, but overall it's a good lasagna.

Our new favorite restaurant in Los Angeles! We found it through a Facebook event that was hosted here a few months ago and keep coming back. I'd never had Sardinian food (which is similar to Italian) and it has been a great find. The soups are consistently excellent. The Fritto Misto is perfectly prepared with calamari, shrimp and zucchini. Our repeat dish every time is the Fregola Mediterranean (pearl shaped pasta in a fabulous sauce). In addition the staff exceeds our expectations every time. Nick was our most recent server and he was fantastic - and helped us with our Italian. Vincenzo the owner is wonderful and makes everyone that visits feel welcome and at home. The free gated parking next door is also a huge perk. If you haven't been, definitely treat yourself to a worthwhile dining experience.

Parking around here is difficult. They have their own lot, but it's not always open and the neighborhood parking is restricted to permit parking only. You might have to park in the public parking structure (pay per hour) nearby. After finding a parking spot, it's about a 5 minute walk away. This tacks on a lot of extra time if you don't know the parking situation in advance. We started off with the Bruschetta for an appetizer. It comes with three pieces of toast cut in half, topped with tomatoes, olives, mint, basil, and olive oil. A light, yet refreshing way to start the meal. I got the Fregola Salmon, which was pretty tasty. It was my first time having this pearl pasta, that comes from the Sardinia region of Italy. Reminded me of a cous cous with it's slightly chewy texture. The pasta was in a lobster sauce with dill and asparagus. I tried a bite of the Fregola Mediterranean. This one was a little richer, as it had a pecorino cheese sauce with gorgonzola, pork sausage, mushrooms, and walnuts. I also tried a few bites of the Spaghetti Primavera, and despite it looking like an ordinary vegetable pasta dish, I was surprised at how good it was! Another person in my party ordered the Lasagna, but it was about half the size compared to the photo on their online menu. That was disappointing and didn't look very filling.

The food was rather good the pesto was delectable and the branzino was quite the bite. The small bites are truly a genius thing and that is why I give Thai restaurant five stars. I cannot complain about the price because there was little to no one inside the restaurant sadly. I hope it survives it is such a nice spot. The ambiance is good but I think they should focus on making the interior darker for better ambiance. For more customers they might need to try rebranding their pizza boxes as well as paying yelp money to promote the restaurant to more people which is a great way to hook in customers in this day and age. An instagram might help too. Great place!

Charming Italian restaurant with a Sardinian flair. The food menu is fairly extensive with a choice of pastas, pizzas, and main courses. I had the salmon which was pan roasted, and served with a black olive sauce on a bed of pearled couscous tossed with cherry tomatoes, zucchini, peas, and carrots. The salmon was done to my preference (medium-rare) and tasted delicious. My wife had penne arrabiata made at her request. It was tasty with just the right chewiness to the pasta. We shared a bottle of Sardinian red wine, the In Cantos Cannonau di Sardegna 2016. The wine is a full bodied and bold, with aromas of dark fruit but very dry, and with enough tannins to balance the heaviness of Italian food. Sipping with closed eyes, I might have thought I was drinking a Cabernet Sauvignon. For dessert we shared the tiramisu which was divine! The service was excellent -- attentive and pleasant -- with our server, Phuong, making sure that our table was attended to throughout our dinner.

This is a nice neighborhood gem. Tables and lighting are nicely set and they have an outdoor patio. The service is attentive and friendly. The food is deliciously prepared-eggplant was very tasty, the lasagna was good, so was the seafood pasta-ferego de la mer I believe is what they called it. Saw the menu Had some breakfast/brunch items that we will be back to try for sure!

My wife and I went there for my birthday and just loved it. We shared a Charcuterie plate, Caesar Salad and I had Fragola Di Mar. The food was fresh and delicious. The service was prompt and attentive. I being Italian had no problem with our servers heavy Italian accent. He was extremely professional and a joy to communicate with. The atmosphere is calm and inviting. After dinner an absolutely fantastic Chocolate Mousse with a candle was served. It was a delite dinning there and the gated parking is free. I fully recommend this restaurant and we will definitely return.

I don't think I have been to a Sardinian restaurant before, so this was a nice first time experience. Fortunately, now, there is free parking, which is a blessing in this area of Culver City full of street parking with lots of restrictions and paid parking everywhere. Perhaps this can incentivize me to visit this place again in the future. We made a reservation just in case, but it was not too busy overall. They have prie fixe options available which I'd say is very good value compared to getting the dish a la carte, as you get 5 courses for $65, versus one entree can be $30-40 easily. We got the seafood prie fixe and the maialetto secondi a la carte, as well as 2 glasses of wine, which came to around $90 per person after tax and tip. It is quite expensive but the food quality is high up there, along with the service. Here are the food we tried: Cauliflower veloute - fairly light yet creamy, with small chunks of cauliflower here and there House bread - complimentary but you have to request it, refills cost extra though Moscardini - octopus - fairly spicy but fresh; my friend loved this dish a lot Fregola ai Frutti di Mare - fregola is a Sardinian pasta and it reminds me of a circular farro. The texture is pretty interesting and works with the seafood that comes with the dish. All the seafood there are fresh. Branzino - crispy skin with slightly tender meat. The sauce that comes with it is like an olive sauce, and the side is some more mashed cauliflower with carrots Maialetto - Sardinian roasted pork - very delicious. The skin is very crispy and the meat is juicy and tender. This dish is very huge and filled us up at the very end. There were slices of carrots and celery served along the dish. It would have been slightly better if there was some sauce, since this dish portion is huge and can start getting one dimensional in flavor. Seadas - pastry with soft pecorino cheese - not too sweet, my favorite level of sweetness! It is fairly crispy and fried, but it is not too heavy. I like the pink cream and mint that came along with the dish. Service is fairly good as water jugs are refilled regularly and the server checked up on us multiple times. In between some courses, we had new plates to ensure we don't mix up flavors from prior dishes.

This is hands down the best (and only) Sardinian restaurant in not only LA but in the US. We had an unforgettable dinner with food that surpassed my expectations. This island off of Italy has created some amazing dishes and thanks to the owner "Vicento", we got an amazing perspective and short history as to the inspiration for launching this restaurant. So glad he made the leap of faith to launch this restaurant and persevere to overcome the challenges during COVID. Definitely try any of their reds from Sardinia. Especially the Sella & Mosca, Tanca Farra. Lastly, if you see Vicento, you may see his very adorable toy poodle "York" on a leash getting his steps in. So well behaved! Buon apetito! Side note: Check out the documentary "Blue Zones" on Netflix to gain a better sense of Sardinia and the high concentration of centenarians. Food and family have much to influence longevity and Carasau definitely delivers on both!! Parking: Street parking available

A little on the pricey side, but totally worth it. The vibe is warm, perfect for a cute date night. The wine selection was nice, and our server was genuinely kind and attentive. Open until 10, which gave us plenty of time to relax and enjoy. Left super happy, definitely a place I'd go back to.

First time here for a friend's birthday and my first experience with Sardinian food! Loved the waiter and his recommendations. The ambiance was a vibe, with an intimate setting and perfect lighting. We started with a few wines and complimentary bread. The fritto misto appetizer is a must-try, packed with shrimp, calamari, fish, and more--sooo good. We also got a Caesar salad because, you know, health! For the mains, we had two pizzas: the Inferno Spicy (10/10) and the Prosciutto and Funghi, which was also fire (10/10). We finished with some bread pudding, and it was sooo delicious. I would definitely come back!

Love Vincenzo and Nicoló They are the top of the cream Great services and food and delicious The ambience was impecable Highly recommended them Thank you . Great services

Finally a restaurant where the menu and the servers are authentic sardinian. I'm Italian, spent most of my childhood summers in Sardinia and had a moment of happiness by tasting the malloreddus, fregola and pane carasau. Brevi! Ottimo lavoro, thank you!!!

What a find. So cozy with wonderful Sardinian food. I had the last item on the pasta list, a potato ravioli. I've never had anything like it, a cross between a gnocchi and ravioli. My husband had their homemade fettuccine. Divine.

Food is good, but a bit pricy for Italian, and the service we had was completely inattentive. Forgot our soup, didn't turn on heater as promised etc.

Today Sunday 5/25/25 at around 6:30pm we dine in this restaurant in their front patio area and I felt that we are left forgotten. We order a mushroom soup and it never came in spite of reminding our server twice. We also asked for some chili pepper never came, so my sister went inside after waiting for over 35mins. to ask for it and at the same time to let them know to cancel the soup because we are almost done with the rest of our food. Our server never came back to check on us and confirmed if we need anything else. The service is very bad and food is just okay. I also noticed that there is a couple who sat down on front of us and waiting to be served. No server came for a while so the lady walked inside in order to get the server/ host attention before they get noticed. I will not recommend this place. I don't usually write bad reviews but this time I felt it is necessary.

Excellent in every way. Melt in your mouth pasta that is made in house. Our waiter was from Sardinia too so the menu was well explained. Fritto Misto was the best my picky foodie companions had ever had. The mushroom sent one person into ecstasy . The gnocchi was melt in the mouth and the Carpaccio was also the best we have ever had - including the ones we ate in Italy . Can't wait to go back.

We ate here on Sunday may 25. 2025. The menu had many great options and our choices were delicious! The damper on our experience was the Sardinian server who couldn't answer a couple questions about the Sardinian entrees! By the second question and him running back to someone to ask my typical questions from someone who is NOT Sardinian, he became very short and terse. When my meal arrived and part of it was cold, I asked him to have it reheated. Well that was the straw that broke that camel's back. He never returned to our table again and sent a very professional and polite young lady to finish our service. I don't know his name but my receipt says he was server # 0412. He needs some training in customer relations and a class as to a description of the Sardinian food so that those of us who don't speak the language can understand. Thank you for your time.

We had our marathon team dinner here last night for a party of 16, as they made great accommodations for our large party and set it up in a nice quiet area, the experience and food quality was lacking and extremely underwhelming. After reading some of the reviews I don't feel so terrible about writing this one. When our waitress came to take our order, we had no menus in front of us, we had been seated for quite sometime. We were not asked if we wanted to order any drinks (we are a sober party however what if we wanted an iced tea or coffee) we did order cheese board appetizers- they were nicely plated and tasty! Would've been nice to have a few extra crostini or flatbread to enjoy everything with. Our waitress seemed rushed throughout our visit, it was a Saturday night so she was likely busy, maybe a second server would've been helpful, we were hardly checked on, our water was refilled which was nice- she did ask if we wanted dessert. The quality of food was pretty disappointing- the lasagna did not taste fresh, there's no way this was house made it lacked in cheese and flavor, the meat sauce was okay at best. My sister ordered a scallop pasta she said it had absolutely no flavor and the parm cheese couldn't even save it. The bread that the table received was never refilled, we had 3 baskets for 16 people. I know it may have been complimentary, but a little extra for our cheese would have been nice. The cheese plates had 3 crostini on it and one small paper thin cracker. It wasn't cheap either. The pizza had no depth to it, toppings slid right off each slice, the sausage just rolled off. There was nothing memorable about the pizza other than it was overpriced. Someone ordered a chopped salad that lacked ingredients and presentation, I literally saw chicken and sliced boiled egg on top of iceberg (see attached photo) The Caesar salad was absolutely dreadful! No croutons, hardly any parm cheese, the dressing tasted like straight anchovy- this salad was nearly $20?! For the price of these items the quality was lower than low. I'm glad we still enjoyed each other's company as this was an important gathering for our team! I would not return to this restaurant, it wasn't worth the cost or experience, save your money and go somewhere else.

Our friends brought us here because it is their go-to pasta place and it did not disappoint! ---complimentary focaccia and baguette: enjoyed the focaccia ---meatball appetizer: meatballs were so soft and fall apart, really great texture ---squid ink pasta: don't remember the name or this dish but it was so good!! So flavorful and little spicy kick which I loved ---cavatelli and scallop pastas: also had good flavor but not as good as my squid ink pasta, our friends baby couldn't stop eating the cavatelli off hubby's plate ---Panna cotta: rich and yummy ---hazelnut and pistachio gelato: decadent! Both desserts were a perfect end to the meal

Been here before and will be coming back! Tried a few new dishes this time like the pizza and they did not disappoint. I always order the fritto misto as it comes with a mix of calamari and fried shrimp. Their wine list is very authentic and everything comes straight from Sardinia! Servers are very knowledgeable about the menu and made some great recommendations. They are very attentive and came around multiple times to fill up waters and our wine glasses were never empty. The space has indoors and outdoors and can be a mix of casual or more of a special occasion. One of my favorite spots on the west side!

What a lovely dining experience at Carasau! From the amazing service to the delicious food we were blown away. We can't wait want to go back!

Parking: they have their own parking lot so you dont have to park on the street. Service: excellent. Servers were friendly and attentive. Food: the roasted pork has a slight smell and a bit salty. Other than that, the other dishes were good. I loved the tomato sauce because it wasnt very sour.

I took a friend visiting from New York City here and we loved it here. The service was efficient and friendly, with the waitress giving helpful tips. The ambiance is cozy and modern and the food excellent: I would recommend the seafood dishes.

Food was amazing. I am Sardinian and I can confirm that the food and recipes are authentic. The service is incredible. Staff is fast and polite. The ambience is also very pleasant. You feel right at home! Good background music, good lighting for a date, good food, and a great chef make Carasau one of the best Italian Restaurants in Southern California !

If you like mussels that are steamed only with nothing added to enhance the flavor and served cold, this is the restaurant for you. The complimentary bread is at least a day or two old. There were no snap peas as advertised on the menu. Instead, you get frozen peas with baby octopus. All 3 dishes and appetizer were missing important ingredients to make anything taste good. Everything was a meh at best. The presentation of the ink pasta looks nice but the flavor was from cans or frozen. $150 for 3 people was not worth it. I'd rather eat at home where I can cook organic food at a cost of 1/6 of the dinner. The only thing fancy were the foreign words to name items. The decoration was nice. I love the dark grey wrapped tables = beautiful and economical. The lights and plants outside were a nice touch for outdoor dining. Free parking by the restaurant was also super nice.

Got dinner here on a Thursday evening and there was enough seating open that my party of 5 got sat pretty fast although the restaurant had a good amount of people. The food was really good although I totally forgot what the pasta was called (it's in the photo though haha) and we got the mango chocolate bread pudding as well. Super unique but tasted good! The service was good as well, and they have a lot next to the business for parking which saves a lot of time. It's in a nice area so it's nice to get dinner then walk around afterwards. Ultimately a great pasta spot!

Casually walked into Carasau for a late lunch around 2 pm, place seemed to be empty but there was one other table enjoying wine on the patio they offer. Unfortunately no one really greeted us we kind of just stood in front and peeked at a menu. Finally my boyfriend and I stepped inside and inquired about lunch hours and a male server stated they were open and we could sit anywhere. Upon looking at their menu I did note on the very first page which can be easily overlooked, they state their first basket of table bread is free but next is upon request and for a small fee of $3.50 I believe per basket. Reading this I assumed I would be offered that first complimentary basked but instead I had to wait to grab a servers attention about mid meal. Unfortunately neither of us were offered a DineLa menu and we realized this restaurant was participating in DineLa when we were well done with our meal :( I feel it should have at least been offered as an option. I ordered a small cauliflower soup which tasted okay, it was something I wanted to try as I craved something light as we were expected at a dinner later that evening, unfortunately the soup had no huge flavor profile, it had mushrooms inside as well which didn't taste like much, maybe some light seasoning of any sort would definitely elevate something as simple as the cauliflower soup. To share we ordered the Lobster salad, very different, it came with mango pieces. I didn't enjoy it very much only because I feel there were too many components that didn't complement each other, the salad comes with lobster (this didn't taste very fresh and I am a lobster fanatic), arugula, drizzle of olive oil, mango bits and avocado. The dish looks beautiful but only because of the array of colors the ingredients give it. We shared their Infernal Spicy pizza, this was just okay? It was definitely a spicy pizza it comes with at least one whole jalapeño chopped up, Italian sausage on this pizza was a nice addition as well as traditional pepperoni. It was tasty but I didn't feel it was worth the $29 it's priced at. When I came time to pay the bill I noticed they take payments tableside which is becoming a norm I understand but I think taking a payment on a handheld device right next to the table and standing over them as they choose their gratuity amount is something odd. Or maybe reserve this form of processing a payment for more of a casual place but not where you intend to sit and dine and have a decent meal. That's just my opinion. All in all I honestly would not come back, unfortunately I just can't justify spending what I had at this lunch for the service and food I received.

By far one of my top favorite restaurants in the area. Came here on a double date and the restaurant was pretty empty but the service was amazing. But what may be just as good as the service, or more importantly even better, is the FOOD. The bottarga pasta and their pizza were 10/10. I was blown away by how delicious their dishes were considering this cute and cozy restaurant is nestled between several popular restaurants that are usually booked out. IMO Carasau's food is so much better and well-made compared to these other spots. You can tell the dishes are made with fresh ingredients and cooked with years of experience and love. Truly a hidden gem and I'll always come back here.

Excellent! Food was delicious, service was excellent. Parking was super easy. Quite enough for friends to enjoy good conversations. Comfortable,clean and beautifully presented food. I will definitely be back again!

Loved the authentic style of this place! I really enjoyed my seafood pasta which had little pasta pearls in a sea of calamari and other seafood- a Sardinian classic. The dessert we had was also very unique. Our waiter was so friendly and gave us awesome service.

Ambiance 3/5: cozy atmosphere, indoor dining is comfortable, while outdoor seating could get windy and disturbing sometimes, reservation and walk-ins are both fine, although reservation is recommended as it could get packed during rush hours, there's street parking and public garages nearby Service 1/5: lack of service and so forgetful, forgot water choices and didn't serve any bread until asked very late when entrees were already brought over, apparently not at a busy time the staff here were just very disorganized, for the second visit, unfortunately service was slow as usual and had to wait a long while to get water refill Food & Drink 3/5: regular Italian and specialty Sardinian dishes Bread - ** complimentary but poor quality Carasau bread - ***** super thin and crispy, recommend Pizza Focaccia - *** average taste bread FREGOLA DI MARE - **** Fregola (Pasta Pearl), Clams, Mussels, Scallops, Shrimps, lobster broth, touch tomato sauce, speciality here, recommend LASAGNA - * Lasagna layer pasta, Pork Sausage, Saffron, Carasau bread, tomato sauce, pecorino cheese, poor quality, one for the worst ever, very misleading-advertisement from the business owner posting photo, much more stingy portion and unfortunately tasted so old, they served the lasagna too fast after ordering and it's definitely not made freshly, certainly reheated food, the meat sauce was very dry, the flat sheets were almost stick together with each other, worst ever Fritto Misto - **** fried shrimps, calamari, zucchini, Carasau bread, recommend Polpette (Meatballs) - **** breaded ground pork meat balls, garlic, parsley, tomato sauce, recommend Truffle infused Burrata - *** burrata cheese, pesto sauce, tomatoes, truffle oil, balsamic, Carasau bread, average Sardinian Cheese Board - ** aged pecorino, black pepper pecorino, soft pecorino, fresh baby mozzarella, walnuts, honey, Carasau bread, not fresh grapes and rotten leaves Charcuterie (cold Cuts) - ** prosciutto, mortadella, salami, cheese, olives, assorted fruits, again rotten leaves on the plate Tagliolini Black Squid Ink - *** black squid ink tagliolini pasta, mussels, moscardini, cherry tomatoes, snow peas, fish fume, overly salty and soggy pasta Infernal Spicy - *** tomato sauce, gorgonzola, spicy salami, italian sausage, red onions, jalapeno, chili flake, oregano, spicy olive oil, very spicy Tiramisu - *** ladyfinger biscuits, mascarpone cream, eggs, coffee, chocolate, tiramisu in a jar, average taste Bread Pudding - **** vanilla, bread, eggs, chocolate, mango sauce, recommend Chocolate Mousse - *** chocolate mousse, berries compote, whipped cream, tasted on a bitter side Price 2/5: overpriced for the food quality and very disappointing service, expect $30+ per person for food only, around $50+ including drinks, they also charge EBS fee on top of the bill beyond tax and tips, no disclosure on their website menu and didn't announce in advance verbally either

Sardinian restaurant tucked away at the Culver Steps. Perfect for a date night. Fregola ai Fruitti di Mare was my favorite pasta, it was so flavorful and heavy on garlic. Quality of the olive oil paired with the complimentary bread was excellent, and the olive oil in the spaghetti vongole made me say "wow". Pricey for pasta, but I say it's worth it.

An out of town friend was visiting us and asked to go to Carasau because they had seen a feature story on the restaurant on the national news. The food looked better than it was. It didn't have as much flavor as we would have thought and ingredients were redundant in the dishes. The server was attentive when we arrived because there weren't many other tables. Once the restaurant filled up, the server couldn't keep up and it appeared she was the only one assisting all of the tables with a couple of bussers and table runners as a backup. We would have ordered dessert, but got tired of waiting. It took a long time to pay our check and left us with a feeling of not wanting to return. Parking is difficult if you can't use their private parking lot. Thankfully, we were able to because we arrived early. The restaurant has potential and maybe it once was better but the night we went was less than desirable.

The food is "multo bouno" very good in Italian. Actually it is excellent. Start off with Frito Misto, seafood is fresh and perfectly cooked. It's shareable for 3- 4 people. I am not a fan of lamb. Rack of lamb on a bed of Fregola, tiny pasta pearls with mushroom. It comes with two good sized rack and lots of meat on it. The lamb is perfectly seasoned and tender. No need for knives. Utterly tender and juicy. I am now a big fan. We also had the bruschetta. Three huge slices of bread and a heaping pile of tomatoes with garlic, olive oil and parsley. We ended our meal with the pistachio gelato, don't underestimate this gelato, it has a hint of coconut and comes in two scoops. The finale is the warm bread pudding with luscious mango cream sauce. Delicate, soft with chocolate melted in between bites. Sono Filice!!! Did I say Sardinia? That's the region in Italy this place is serving. The service is excellent. He's polite and very courteous and helpful. We sat outside. It's on the photo. Need I say more?- fino alla prossima volta!

The truffle burrata and beef carpaccio were the only good dishes. We also got cioppino and malloreddus. Both of those were bland. I was excited about the cioppino but it just tasted like vegetable stock with some seafood thrown in, was hoping it would be richer and deeper in flavor. Like when you can tell the seafood has simmered in it. Complimentary bread was cold and quite dense, was expecting at least warmed and fluffier bread. I'm really surprised this place is so highly rated. I wasn't impressed with the food or service on a Friday night. Unfortunately, we won't be back.

Really enjoyed my meal here! The cheese ravioli comes in a cream sauce rather than red sauce, and this was a unique and delicious twist! Really good bread and calamari for appetizers as well. Would recommend!

I was on a business trip and excited to try your restaurant. The service was slow despite it not being very busy. Our server was not friendly and appeared to be irritated with us. We ordered the lasagna and the mista salad. The salad was overly dressing making the lettuce limp. Less dressing would be best. The lasagna was dry and at closer inspection there were 5 layers of noodles with nothing between some layers. I was not impressed by the service and food. The wine was good and the ambience outside is very nice, however, it was quite cold outside. I return to the area in 2 weeks and would not return to this restaurant. Please learn to be friendlier to customers. I really felt like I was looked down on because I was in scrubs from work. A smile and kindness goes a long way. We have enough chaos in life to be treated rudely when you are paying high dollar amounts for simple food.